Description
This Blackstone Griddle Hibachi Chicken Dinner features juicy, cubed chicken breast cooked to perfection on a griddle with a sweet and savory homemade hibachi sauce. Accompanied by sautéed zucchini and onions, and flavorful fried rice, this meal brings the authentic Japanese steakhouse experience right to your kitchen. Serve with classic yum yum sauce or spicy sriracha for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Fried Rice
- See fried rice recipe instructions below
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into spears
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or your favorite cooking oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1–2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken and Sauce
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger (squeeze bottle ginger preferred)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (loosely packed)
For Serving
- Yum yum sauce and/or sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle: Set your griddle to low or medium-low heat to prepare for cooking all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the fried rice: Begin cooking the fried rice directly on the griddle as per the fried rice instructions.
- Make the hibachi sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 3 tablespoons honey, and 3 tablespoons brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: When the fried rice is nearly done, move it to the cooler side of the griddle. In the hotter zone, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon avocado oil, spreading it evenly. Add sliced zucchini and onions, then season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender, then move them aside on the griddle.
- Cook the chicken: Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the hot zone of the griddle. Spread it with your spatula, then add cubed chicken breast pieces, ensuring they are spaced out for even searing. Let the chicken cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to develop a nice sear.
- Add butter and continue cooking chicken: Toss 2 tablespoons butter with the chicken after 2 minutes and continue sautéing until chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add hibachi sauce: Pour the prepared hibachi sauce onto the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked fried rice, hibachi chicken, zucchini, and onions to a large serving plate. Serve immediately topped with your choice of yum yum sauce and/or sriracha for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly minced garlic and ginger or high-quality squeeze bottle ginger.
- You can substitute avocado oil with other oils like vegetable or canola oil.
- Adjust soy sauce quantities to taste based on salt preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for variety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on a griddle or stovetop to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Griddling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: hibachi chicken, Blackstone griddle, hibachi dinner, Japanese steakhouse recipe, grilled chicken, fried rice, sautéed vegetables, homemade hibachi sauce
